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Unicorn Sand Play

A pretend-play scene of unicorn figures, sand toys, and flowers in colored play sand. An open-ended sensory bin.

🧒 Ages 3-5, 6-8⏱ 30 min🦄 Imaginary creatures🌸 Flowers & plants
Unicorn Sand Play
Unicorn Sand Play
Unicorn Sand Play
Unicorn Sand Play

How to do it

  1. 1

    Pour colored play sand into a tray or bin.

  2. 2

    Add unicorn figures, sand tools, and a few real flowers.

  3. 3

    Let the kid build, dig, and arrange however they want.

Tips & extensions

Skip small pieces for younger kids who still mouth toys.

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